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27 Aug 2016, 04:48
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Dear All,
I recently gave GMATPrep 4th Mock Test. I got 2 incorrect on Quant and 12 incorrect on Verbal, and scaled score are Q50 and V40. So it is possible to get V40 on actual GMAT Test with 12 incorrect on verbal. The pattern of incorrect is as follows: 5 10 16 23 26 27 28 31 32 36 39 41.
Experts please advise me. Should I trust this score or should try some other test series??
I recently gave GMATPrep 4th Mock Test. I got 2 incorrect on Quant and 12 incorrect on Verbal, and scaled score are Q50 and V40. So it is possible to get V40 on actual GMAT Test with 12 incorrect on verbal. The pattern of incorrect is as follows: 5 10 16 23 26 27 28 31 32 36 39 41.
Experts please advise me. Should I trust this score or should try some other test series??
27 Aug 2016, 11:47
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Hi RatnamShah,
The scoring algorithm on the Official GMAT is far more complicated than most people realize. It takes into account a number of different factors - more than just the number of correct answers. As such, you shouldn't be spending time trying to figure it all out. You'd be better served working on building up your skills. In answer to your question though - YES, it is possible to score V40 with that many incorrect answers.
Practice CAT scores are only as realistic as YOU make the process of taking the CAT. The more the 'CAT-taking event' deviates from what you'll face on Test Day, the more likely the score is to be inaccurate (and in most cases, that means "inflated"). When you took your CAT (and any other CATs that you've taken):
1) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Did you take them at home?
3) Did you take them at the same time of day as your Official GMAT?
4) Did you ever do ANYTHING during your CATs that you couldn't do on Test Day (pause the CAT, skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)?
5) Did you ever take a CAT more than once? Had you seen any of the questions BEFORE?
If each of your CATs has been taken in a realistic way that 'matches up' with what you'll face on Test Day, then we have to assume that the results are accurate.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
The scoring algorithm on the Official GMAT is far more complicated than most people realize. It takes into account a number of different factors - more than just the number of correct answers. As such, you shouldn't be spending time trying to figure it all out. You'd be better served working on building up your skills. In answer to your question though - YES, it is possible to score V40 with that many incorrect answers.
Practice CAT scores are only as realistic as YOU make the process of taking the CAT. The more the 'CAT-taking event' deviates from what you'll face on Test Day, the more likely the score is to be inaccurate (and in most cases, that means "inflated"). When you took your CAT (and any other CATs that you've taken):
1) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Did you take them at home?
3) Did you take them at the same time of day as your Official GMAT?
4) Did you ever do ANYTHING during your CATs that you couldn't do on Test Day (pause the CAT, skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)?
5) Did you ever take a CAT more than once? Had you seen any of the questions BEFORE?
If each of your CATs has been taken in a realistic way that 'matches up' with what you'll face on Test Day, then we have to assume that the results are accurate.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
27 Aug 2016, 22:05
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RatnamShah
Dear All,
I recently gave GMATPrep 4th Mock Test. I got 2 incorrect on Quant and 12 incorrect on Verbal, and scaled score are Q50 and V40. So it is possible to get V40 on actual GMAT Test with 12 incorrect on verbal. The pattern of incorrect is as follows: 5 10 16 23 26 27 28 31 32 36 39 41.
Experts please advise me. Should I trust this score or should try some other test series??
The GMAT Prep tests are by far the best resources that you can lay your hands on.I recently gave GMATPrep 4th Mock Test. I got 2 incorrect on Quant and 12 incorrect on Verbal, and scaled score are Q50 and V40. So it is possible to get V40 on actual GMAT Test with 12 incorrect on verbal. The pattern of incorrect is as follows: 5 10 16 23 26 27 28 31 32 36 39 41.
Experts please advise me. Should I trust this score or should try some other test series??
Having said this, even though it seems unlikely, you can get a good score with that many incorrect. I would recommend you to analyse the test thoroughly and understand your mistakes. Try to dig deep in each problem type:
SC: The questions test various concepts such as S-V agreement, modifiers, parallelism etc. Find out what troubles you.
CR: There might be certain types of questions that are troubling you. May be Assumption, may be conclusion, inference etc.
You need to find that out and then practice them
RC: This again can be drilled down into different types of questions and also different topics. See what questions and topics trouble you the most and then practice accordingly.
Quants: Again try to break the questions in topics such as Algebra, Number system (very important), Geometry, PnC etc.
As an addition, start preparing an error log and keep a note of all the mistakes you made and the lessons you learnt from the problems. This will ensure you do not make the same mistake again.
Make sure you complete all of the OG and the Verbal review and if required, you can buy the Question pack1 from mba.com
